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The listed appropriations included grants of $5,000,000 and $2,320,100, along with four additional grants totaling $2,150,000, all designated for programs or services funded by the State of Illinois.
These appropriations represent state-level funding authorized by lawmakers, reflecting what was approved in the budget, not necessarily disbursed. The funds cover only State of Illinois support and exclude federal, local, or other public sources.
Founded in 1990 by Jacqueline Reed, Westside Health Authority states that its mission is: “The mission of Westside Health Authority is to use the capacity of local people to improve the health and well being of westside residents and to preserve existing institutions associated with health services.”
You can learn more about the organization at its website.
In its most recent IRS Form 990 filing filing for tax year 2024, the organization reported $11,208,600 in total revenue. Of that, $7,812,980 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 69.7% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $7,958,910 in contributions overall. It also reported $145,927 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Westside Health Authority had $12,986,500 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $16,623,000, indicating a significant 28% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Westside Health Authority surged in the last year. The group received $4,609,920 in government grants in 2023, compared to $7,812,980 in 2024—an increase of 69.5% year-over-year.
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Westside Health Authority is one of hundreds of nonprofits across Illinois that receive substantial support from state taxpayers while also fundraising privately.
In 2025, Illinois lawmakers introduced House Bill 1266, also known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Act. The proposal would create a new oversight body within the Office of the Auditor General tasked with identifying cost-saving measures, reviewing agency performance, and advising on audit priorities. If passed, DOGE could bring additional scrutiny and performance evaluation to taxpayer-funded organizations.
According to ProPublica, Illinois has more than 78,000 active tax-exempt organizations, including nearly 60,000 classified as charitable nonprofits. In their most recent IRS filings, these groups reported a combined revenue exceeding $156 billion.
| Fiscal Year | Total Grants/Contracts | Total Taxpayer $$ |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | $9,470,101 |
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Billie Gene Coats | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Camille Y. Lilly | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jacqueline Reed | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Jaidalyn Rand Ousley | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Morris Reed | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Rhonda L Patterson | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Robert Scheid | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Thomas Daniel Huggett | Secretary |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Adrienne O Akindele | Excutive Adminstrator | - |
| 2024 | Chamekie Brown | Safe Passage | - |
| 2024 | Darryel Wayne Jefferson | Job Developer, Job Coach | - |
| 2024 | David Wise | Case Manager | - |
| 2024 | Erin Elizabeth Crawford | Julia Flowers | - |
| 2024 | Faye H Edwards | Youth Worker | - |
| 2024 | Jessie A Duncan | Mentor | - |
| 2024 | Josh Allen | Administrative Assistant | - |
| 2024 | Regina Ellen Robinson | Communications Assistant | - |
| 2024 | Roger Harry Ehmen | Director, Prisoner Re-Entry Services And Workforce Solutions Manager, Business And Human Resources Center | - |
| 2018 | Kayla Reese | Wellness And Business Intern | - |
| 2018 | Nneka C Ude | Co-Instructor And Facilitator | - |
| 2017 | Jillion Caldwell | Intern | - |
| 2017 | Keautishay K Young | Youth Worker | - |
| 2014 | Melody L Delgado | Senior Fiscal Manager | - |
| 2013 | Ana Marin | Move 'N Crunch Coordinator Americorps Member | - |
| 2013 | Brandon Scott | - | |
| 2013 | Gerald Miller | - | |
| 2013 | Jonathan Currie | Community Organizer | - |
| 2012 | Abraham Harris | Seasonal Abatement Team Member | - |
| 2012 | Cody C Mcsellers-Mccray | Director Of Health Promotions | - |
| 2011 | Brittney Constnace Brown | Administrative Assistant | - |
| 2011 | Kathleen E Wright | Nutrition Intern | - |
| 2011 | Marie A Davis-Williams | Safety Passage Patrol | - |
| 2011 | Quinton Darrell Donald | Receptionist | - |
| 2011 | Tyrise M White | Women's Health Coordinator | - |
| 2010 | Carmella V Parker | Kitchen Manager,Kids Cafe | - |
| 2010 | Lenny Avilez | Mosquito Abatement Field Agent | - |
| 2010 | Nyoki Lewis | Program Coordinator | - |
| 2010 | Yedda Renee Matthews | Assistant Finance Director | - |
| 2009 | Anna Brown | Independent Contractor | - |
| 2009 | Cameron J Purnell | Administrative Assistant | - |
| 2009 | Pat Perkins | Community Health Worker | - |
| 2008 | Janine Hill | Director Of Health Promotions | - |
| 2007 | Tiffany Norris | Program Manager | - |
| 2006 | Dana M Woods | Assistant Program Director | - |
| 2003 | Ardena L Flippin | Research Consultant | - |
| 1997 | Martine Armand Sagun | Associate Director Of Violence Prevention | - |
| 1992 | Jeannine Hogg | Assistant Director | - |
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